For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,992 students in Gordon County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gordon County, GA are Calhoun Middle School, Red Bud Middle School and Ashworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gordon County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Gordon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gordon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Gr: 7-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Gordon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Gr: 8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gordon County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gordon County, GA include Calhoun Middle School, Red Bud Middle School and Ashworth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gordon County?
3 public middle schools are located in Gordon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon County?
Gordon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Gordon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gordon County include: Calhoun Middle School vs. Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School vs. Ashworth Middle School, Ashworth Middle School vs. Calhoun Middle School
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